Perfumer and Flavourist - 26 February 2018

by Jimena Gomez de la Flor
| Feb 26, 2018 |

EFFA in the news

#FlavourDay Comes to Istanbul
The European Flavour Assocation’s (EFFA) FlavourDay, which is traveling through Europe, made its first stop of the year in Istanbul, on February 21st, 2018. More than 100 guests attended.
Organized by AREP, the Turkish Flavour Association, #Istanbul_​FlavourDay included scientific and regulatory presenta­tions, as well as tasting stands. Pomegranate, a popular Turkish fruit, was highlighted in application and tasting sessions. (FlavourDays allows each country to select a flavor to showcase to international partners.)

Speakers included two members of the Turkish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, who explained flavoring legislation in Turkey. EFFA scientific and regulatory affairs director Jan Demyttenaere and communic­ations director Jimena Gomez contributed with presenta­tions.